Research Interests

Holding the MFA in dance and a Ph.D. in African-American studies, Dr. Goler has worked as a modern dance artist — performing and choreographing nationally and internationally. As a dance historian, she focuses her research on contemporary African-American modern dance artists, particularly women choreographers. In recent years, her research interests have expanded to include the intersection of dance and spirituality in popular culture and to explorations of spirituality and contemplative practices in education and the workplace. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and is published in a number of journals and anthologies.

Goler is a Courage & Renewal Facilitator prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal, offering personal and professional development retreats and workshops based in the work of education innovator and public intellectual Parker J. Palmer.

In her 24th year at Spelman, she appreciates the College's commitment to offering excellent educational opportunities that will help students live as free thinking black women and thrive in our changing world.